Everyone is writing Randy Gregory off. I'm not

[Vinnie2u]

Cowboy need to stop getting cute with Second round draft picks. We treat them like smart teams treat 6th and 7th rounders.. That's where you pick injured or players with issues. Lee, Carter, Gregory and now Smith.

 

[speedkilz88]

in 5 years ......... Gregory idiot has done it in one.

So do you think those were the only times during that 5 years or just the times he got caught?

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Im not a fan. His technique was poor when he played. He had no power. Hes extremely quick but at this level thats evidently not enough. And hes a bonehead to boot

 

[gmoney112]

I'm just hoping that he feels a responsibility to his teammates, and he knows the opportunity he has right now to be able to get over his problems.

I feel for the guy though. It's obvious he has issues, as most who are addicted usually do. In this era, I'm surprised most don't know someone suffering from one type or another. Painkillers, alcohol, anxiety medication. Anxiety, mood swings, etc, can really mess up people. And since substances are so prevalent now, it's easy to self medicate. A lot of times it's the nicest person you know, and it's hard to watch.

Honestly, in the grand scheme of things, it's a positive that he's only sought marijuana for self medication. Opiates/booze/anxiety meds are usually more popularly sought after recreational drugs when someone has a personality disorder. He can come back from this, and he has no "physical" addiction to worry about.

I hope he can. Everything I've read about him makes him sound like a good kid.

 

[KJJ]

Miller had to have failed multiple test to get to a 4 game suspension.

Miller didn't test positive at the combine that's the biggest job interview a college football player can have. A player has to have a serious drug problem to test positive at the combine they're throwing away millions of dollars if they're a top 10 talent. What's so troubling about Gregory is you would have thought after him going through a failed combine drug test which caused him free fall in the draft it would have been a huge walkup call for him and he would have done everything possible to clean up after being given a chance by the Cowboys.

Instead of cleaning up he immediately tested positive again after his rookie season which points to him having a SERIOUS problem. He's coming off a disappointing rookie season where he missed a number of games due to an injury and he didn't register a single sack. Now his development is going to be further stunted by missing the first 4 games of the 2016 season. The chances of him not testing positive again for pot are slim and none in my opinion. If he didn't learn a lesson at the combine and by watching teams pass him up in the draft he'll never learn.

 

[conner01]

Not writing him off but he has run out of second chances and if he doesn't learn from this last episode he will write himself off

 

[superonyx]

The guy needs to start beating the drug test the way the rest of the league beats it.

 

[KJJ]

Gregory didn't do himself any favors by not playing good last season then coming up with a positive drug test. No team is going to put up with a headache if a player isn't playing well. Gregory better start making some plays when he returns from his suspension to prove he's worth baby sitting.

 

[bb721]

Von Miller did a 4 game suspension for weed. You think the broncos shoulda cut him?

Good point. Actually it ended up being a 6 game suspension. The league initially suspended hime for 8 games when they found out that he had tried to cheat the test, working with the guy who was the urine collector (not a job that would be high on my list, but everyone's gotta make a living). They eventually reduced it to 6.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Im not counting on a guy that medicates using pot. I dont think he will kick it for a while

I feel bad for him more then Im upset about it

 

[CrownCowboy]

If the man fails one more test, he will get suspended for a year. There is nothing in his history that gives any confidence whatsoever that he will not fail another test.

That man can't be depended on and it's just a matter of time before he fails another test.

Whatever he brings or doesn't bring on the field is irrelevant at this point.

 

[Kaiser]

I'm not writing Gregory off but I don't think the team is counting on him at all either. I think Mayowa and Tapper will take the RDE reps while he is suspended and when he returns, all three will take reps depending on performance and the opponent. You can't expect too much, but at the same time all three of those guys have talent and we could easily have a Seattle-type of situation where the overall performance of the group is excellent even if none of them put up great stats individually.

 

[Daillest88]

If the man fails one more test, he will get suspended for a year. There is nothing in his history that gives any confidence whatsoever that he will not fail another test.

That man can't be depended on and it's just a matter of time before he fails another test.

Whatever he brings or doesn't bring on the field is irrelevant at this point.

When I first heard about him failing 4 drug tests I wanted him gone. To be honest I hope he pulls through but I just don't think he will. I honestly don't even look at him bring part of this team. Just how could he be so ignorant and fail 4 times in one year!!

 

[zrinkill]

So do you think those were the only times during that 5 years or just the times he got caught?

Either way ........ 5 years compared to 1

 

[speedkilz88]

Either way ........ 5 years compared to 1

He had issues just like Gregory.

 

[zrinkill]

He had issues just like Gregory.

Thats fine ....... you defend him and count on him ....... When he fails another I will not say a word.

 

[StarBoyz83]

He had a bad Injury and was a rookie. No clue why people are writing him off.

 

[Hardline]

If he doesn't get bigger and stronger that is what might get him wrote off.

 

[Bluefin]

Randy Gregory needs to get a handle on his situation quick, or his NFL career could be over.

Story on NFL substances of abuse policy

The first positive test for a "substance of abuse" results in the player formally entering an enhanced testing/treatment program, where the player is tested more frequently.

A second positive test results in the player entering the "stages of intervention" outlined in the policy. "Stage 1" is the first stage in the policy and includes the player being referred to a "Regional Team" for his treatment. In Stage 1, the player can be tested as many times as the league's "Medical Director" desires to "adequately evaluate the player."

A player remains under Stage 1 guidelines for 90 days, but the league's Medical Director can extend that time up to six months.

A positive test while in Stage 1 can result in a fine equal to three weeks of a player's pay and results in entrance to Stage 2.

In Stage 2, players are subject to unannounced testing up to 10 times a month. A positive test while in Stage 2 or failure to comply with the treatment program results in a fine equal to four game checks and a four-game suspension.

Six-game suspensions are also possible in Stage 2.

Players remain in Stage 2 for two full seasons or 24 consecutive months, whichever is shorter.

Players move to Stage 3 if they have two positive tests when in Stage 2 or one positive test to go with one instance when the player failed to comply with the program.

Players who are placed into Stage 3 remain in Stage 3 for the remainder of their careers.

The minimum suspension for a violation in Stage 3 is a calendar year.

Word has it Gregory failed 4 tests last year.

While it's difficult to be optimistic about him remaining clean, at least Gregory hasn't entered stage 3 yet where a minimum suspension of one calendar year would have been announced.

Dallas isn't wearing blinders.

The team was prepared to draft edge rusher Leonard Floyd in round one had they traded down and found Ezekiel Elliott and Jalen Ramsey off the board. They also targeted Emmanuel Ogbah and Kevin Dodd at the top of round two, but both were selected with the first two picks in the round with the Cowboys holding the third pick.

Charles Tapper was added at the top of round four and will be tried at RDE along with RFA addition Benson Mayowa.

 

[Chuck 54]

I'm writing him off, and so should the Cowboys, but ...

By writing him off, I'm still wishing him the best and hoping he becomes a star. The Cowboys should support him and welcome him back and work with him as an investment and as a human being.

However, the Cowboys should move on as if he won't ever get it together, and putting Tapper at RDE is perfect. No free ride for Gregory; he may not even win a starting position upon his return.